Federal Register #2026-20650

CBP proposes electronic filing and bonding changes for low-value shipments

CBP is proposing regulatory changes for informal imports valued at $2,500 or less; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Government agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). No specific CBP office is identified. - Proposed changes: Require electronic filing before or upon arrival and update requirements for informal entry type 11. - Mail shipments: Establish electronic informal mail entry type 13 for eligible shipments. The proposal also addresses unentered mail shipments and identifies the U.S. Postal Service as an affected entity. - Additional information and bonding: Require additional shipment details, including final deliver-to party information when different from the ultimate consignee, shipper or sender details for mail entries, and tracking numbers in carrier manifests. Propose bonding requirements for certain informal entries. - OEMs, vendors, and procurement items: No OEMs or vendors are identified. No products or services, quantities, or part numbers are being solicited.

Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposes changes to filing requirements for informal entries of goods valued at $2,500 or less. The proposal would require electronic filing before or upon arrival, update requirements for informal entry type 11, and establish a new electronic informal mail entry type 13. Related changes include additional data requirements for mail carriers and bonding requirements for certain informal entries. Comments are due December 7, 2026.

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